First Baptist Lenoir City

<p>I. The Church @ Thessalonica - Acts 17:1-11</p><p><br></p><p>II. The 6 Marks of a Healthy Church (Based on the Test & Testimony)</p><p><br></p><p>We must examine WHAT we do and WHY we do it! </p><p><br></p><p>1. The Work of Faith - WHAT/WHY </p><p>We work because we believe </p><p>2. The Labor of Love - WHAT/WHY </p><p>We labor because we love </p><p>3. The Endurance of Hope - WHAT/WHY </p><p>We persevere because we have hope </p><p>(A church that lacks work; labor or endurance is a church that lacks faith, hope, & love!) I Corinthians 13:13</p><p><br></p><p>(We Turn; We Serve; & We Wait!)</p><p>II. Turning to God from idols - Serving the living and true God </p><p>Waiting on His Son (1:10; 2:19; 3:11-13; 4:15-17; 5:23) </p><p>a. The One coming from Heaven </p><p>b. The One Whom He raised from the dead </p><p>c. The One Who rescues us from the wrath to come </p>

<p>The Resurrection Celebration Pt 4</p><p>The Folly of Following a Dead Man / I Corinthians 15:1-19</p><p> </p><p>Christianity - Victory or Vanity? </p><p> </p><p>Resurrection wasn’t something Jesus hoped for. Resurrection was something Jesus planned for / prepared for! Jesus predicted 4 Major Events that came to pass within 3 days of each other.</p><p> </p><p>(1) His betrayal / denial </p><p>(2) His arrest / suffering </p><p>(3) His death </p><p>(4) His resurrection - </p><p>John 2:18-22 (The Sign) </p><p>John 5:24 </p><p>John 10:10 (can’t offer what you don’t possess) </p><p>John 10:17-18 (crystal clear) </p><p>John 12:25-26 (Powerful and Personal) </p><p>(5) Oh and a 5th yet to be fulfilled - His return!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>I. The Evidences of Resurrection - vv. 1-4</p><p> </p><p>II. The Appearances of Resurrection - vv. 5-11</p><p> </p><p>III. The Consequences of No Resurrection - vv. 12-19</p><p> </p><p>Jesus still dead - </p><p>Preaching is worthless - </p><p>Faith is worthless - </p><p>False witnesses - </p><p>Still in sin - </p><p>Those passed have perished - </p><p>We are to be pitied - </p><p> </p><p>Christianity w/out a risen Savior is like having a car w/out an engine (it won’t move); like having a flashlight w/out a battery (can’t shine); like having wood w/out fire (doesn’t warm). Christianity w/out a risen Savior is a waste of time, a waste of energy, a wasted life. Is the resurrection a HOPE or a Hoax?</p><p> </p><p>Romans 10:9-10 </p>

<p>The Continuation of the Cross </p><p>a. Acts 1:3 - The Living King concludes His earthly teaching </p><p>b. Acts 2:22-24 - The Point of Pentecost </p><p>c. Romans 1:1-4 - The Right Focus for Rome</p><p> d. Ephesians 1:15-23 - The Power in Prayer </p><p>e. Colossians 3:1-4 - The Direction of Dedicated Disciples</p>

<p>BEST DAY EVER: The Celebration Continues </p><p>I Timothy 2:5 </p><p>1. Genesis 3:15 </p><p>2. Colossians 2:14-16 </p><p>3. I John 3:5, 8</p>

<p>RESURRECTION DAY:</p><p>“The Love, Life, and Legacy of the Lamb”</p><p>- Matthew 28:1-28 - </p><p>I. The Life of God’s Lamb:</p><p> 1. Passover Recognized - Genesis 3; Genesis 22; Exodus 12; Malachi</p><p> 2. Passover Realized - John 1:29, 36; John 18;</p><p> 3. Passover Finalized - Matthew 27; Mark; Luke; John; NT; Revelation 5:5 (20x) </p><p> 4. Passover Internalized - Matthew 28:1-28</p>

<p>I. The Priority of Prayer -</p><p> 1. Prayers of Exaltation (to God) - Matthew 6:9-10</p><p> 2. Prayers of Encouragement (to believers) - John 17:15-19</p><p> 3. Prayers of Evangelism (to unbelievers) - Matthew 9:37-38; I Timothy 2:6</p><p> • Prayers for Revival - for the saved (COME BACK!)</p><p> • Prayers of Resurrection / Redemption - for the lost (COME FOR THE FIRST TIME)</p><p><br></p><p>II. The Passion for Prayer - </p><p> 1. First of all - 2:1a</p><p> 2. For all men - 2:1b (leave no one out of your prayers - This mindset is devastating to the Great Commission - to our evangelism)</p><p> 3. For all in authority - 2:2a</p><p> 4. For all godliness - 2:2b (Paul set the example - Acts 9:19-15; Acts 22 & 26 - 2 governors & 1 king)</p><p> 5. For all men to be saved - 2:3-4 (Matthew 28:18-20, 3x “all”)</p><p><br></p><p>III. The Person of Prayer - 2:5-6</p><p> 1. There is one God - 2:5a</p><p> 2. There is one Mediator - 2:5b</p><p> 3. There is one ransom - 2:6</p>

<p>The Seven Prayers of Passion Week: </p><p>1. Pray for God to be Glorified </p><p>2. Pray for the Gospel of God to be Exalted </p><p>3. Pray for the entire Globe to be Impacted </p><p>4. Pray for those Invited to be Receptive </p><p>5. Pray for those Saved to get Excited </p><p>6. Pray for the Saved to stay Excited </p><p>7. Pray for America to be Impacted </p><p><br></p><p>Sunday: Jesus enters Jerusalem as the rightful King - Matthew 21:1-11 </p><p>Monday: Jesus angers the Jewish Religious Establishment by cleansing the temple - Matthew 21:12-17 (first cleansing John 2:13-22) </p><p>Tuesday: Jesus exposes the hypocrisy of the Jewish Religious Establishment - Matthew 23:1-36 & Jesus explains the signs of the Last Days (frequency/intensity) - Matthew 24:1-14 (15-28) </p><p>Wednesday: Jesus rested and was anointed Matthew 26:6-13 while Judas was bribed to betray Him - Matthew 26:14-16 </p><p>Thursday: Jesus experiences Passover with His disciples Matthew 26:17-25 then points to His gospel as the fulfillment of Passover - Matthew 26:26-30 then Jesus fulfills the prophecy that even His friends will forsake Him - Matthew 26:31-35 then Jesus takes Peter, James, & John to Gethsemane to pray before His betrayal - before His arrest - before His mock trial - before His scourging Matthew 26:36-75</p>

<p>1. The Charge of Trust - v. 18a </p><p>2. The Connection of Trust - v. 18b </p><p>3. The Commissioning of Trust - v. 18c </p><p>4. The Combat of Trust - v. 18d </p><p>5. The Commands of Trust - v. 19 </p><p>6. The Consequence of Distrust - v. 20</p>

<p>I. A Transforming Testimony (Paul) </p><p>1. A New Lord - Romans 10:9-10</p><p>2. A New Heart - Ezekiel 36:26 </p><p>3. A New Mind - I Cor. 3:16 </p><p>4. A New Direction - Luke 9:23 </p><p>5. A New Devotion - Mt. 22:36-38 </p><p>6. A New Destiny - John 3:16 </p><p>7. A New Song - Psalm 40:3 </p><p>8. A New Name - Rev. 2:17/Isa 62:2 </p><p><br></p><p>II. A Timeless Testimony (Paul) -</p><p> I Timothy 1:12-17</p><p> Acts 22 & Acts 26 </p><p>Philippians 3:1-14 </p><p>Galatians 1:11-24</p>

<p>I. The Gospel Testimony of Paul</p><p>A Testimony of Gratitude - 1:12</p><p>A Testimony of Depravity - 1:13a</p><p>A Testimony of Mercy (To Paul) - 1:13b</p><p>A Testimony of Grace - 1:14-15</p><p>A Testimony of Mercy (To us) - 1:16</p><p>A Testimony of Worship - 1:17</p>

<p>I. The Signs of a False Teacher </p><p>They have a DESIRE w/out discipleship - v. 7a </p><p>They have a CALLING w/out Character & Content - v. 7b </p><p>They have the PRIDE of Position and Prominence </p><p>They PRIORITIZE the Externals bc they lack the Internals - </p><p>They want to BE SERVED rather than Be Servants </p><p>They see God’s Sheep as RESOURCES for riches - </p><p>They love money and use people </p><p>They LACK a Love for God’s Law - 1:5-6-11 </p><p>They LACK a Christ-Centered Testimony of Humility - 12-15 </p><p>They LACK a High View of God - 16-17 </p><p>They MUST BE silenced & removed </p><p><br></p><p>The Purpose of the Law & The Parallel of Paul’s Testimony! </p><p>(The Law does not save us - cannot save; The Law can and does sanctify us - Obedience is what makes our saving faith grow - Matthew 7:24-27; James 1:22) </p><p><br></p><p>II. The Law is: Notice the adoration of the Law - the action of the Law - the attitude we should have of the Law! </p><p>good - 1:8 </p><p>not for the just - 1:9a f</p><p>or the ungodly- 1:9b </p><p>bad news part of the gospel - 1:11 </p><p>hushes the self-righteous - Romans 3:19-20 </p><p>holy - Romans 7:12 </p><p>helpful - Galatians 3:24-25 </p><p>delightful (full of) - Psalm 1:2 </p><p>perfect - Psalm 19:7a </p><p>restorative - Psalm 19:7b </p><p>wonderful (full of) - Ps. 119:18</p><p> truthful (full of) - Ps. 119:29, 42 </p><p>obeyed - Psalm 119:34, 44 </p><p>derided - Psalm 119:51, 61 </p><p>bothersome - Psalm 119:54 </p><p>valuable - Psalm 119:72 </p><p>merciful (full of) - Ps. 119:77</p><p> lovable - Psalm 119:97a </p><p>contemplative - Psalm 119:97b </p><p>straightforward - Ps. 119:113 </p><p>emotional - Psalm 119:136 </p><p>anchoring - Psalm 119:153 </p><p>peaceful (full of) - Ps. 119:165</p>

<p>I. Confronting False Doctrine/ False Teachers - 1:3-7; 4:1-3; 6:3-5 </p><p>1. The Place (Remain at Ephesus) - 1:3a</p><p> 2. The Charge - 1:4</p><p> 3. The Aim/Goal/Target - 1:5 </p><p>4. The Compromise - 1:6-7 </p>

<p>Leadership in the Lord’s Church</p><p>“A Spiritual Father Writing to His Sons” – I Timothy 1:1-2 / Feb. 4th, 2024</p><p>(Setting the Example for God’s Flock)</p><p><br></p><p>I. The BIG IDEA of I Timothy – 3:14-16</p><p>1. The Character in God’s House / Church – vv. 1-13</p><p>2. The Conduct in God’s House / Church – vv. 14-15</p><p>3. The Content in God’s House / Church – v. 16</p><p><br></p><p>II. The MAIN CHARACTERS of I Timothy – 1:1</p><p>1. Paul/Saul </p><p>2. Timothy – 1:2 (Acts 16:1-3; </p><p>3. Christ Jesus (God the Son) – 1:1-2 – OUR Hope; OUR Lord!</p><p>4. God OUR Savior (God the Father) –</p><p><br></p><p>III. The PASSING of the Baton to Timothy – 1:2a</p><p>1. My TRUE SON in the Faith</p><p>2. The Strengths & Weaknesses of Timothy (We all have both)</p><p>a. His Strengths – I Corinthians 4:14-17; Philippians 2:19-24</p><p>b. His Weaknesses – He was relatively young (I Tim. 4:12); He was physically sick (I Tim. 5:23); he would become spiritually timid (II Tim. 1:7)</p><p><br></p><p>IV. The REALITY of God’s Redemption (It is ongoing) – 1:2b</p><p>1. The Grace of God –</p><p>2. The Mercy of God –</p><p>3. The Peace of God – All come “FROM GOD” not from Paul!</p>

<p>1. Remind 5-7 </p><p>2. Reject 8-16 </p><p>3. Remember 17-23 </p><p><br></p><p>John 14:26; 1 Cor. 6:9-11, 18; Matthew 15:19; Mark 7:5-9</p>

<p><br></p><p>I. The Time in Malta – Acts 28:1-16</p><p>1. The Kindness of the Natives – vv. 1-2, 7-10</p><p>2. The Humility of Paul – v. 3</p><p>3. The Supernatural over the Superstitious – vv. 4-6</p><p><br></p><p>II. The Trip to Rome – Acts 28:11-16</p><p>1. The Encouraging Arrival – vv. 11-15a</p><p>2. The Grateful Apostle – v. 15b</p><p>3. The Comfortable Arrest – v. 16</p><p><br></p><p>III. The Teaching in Rome – 28:17-31 </p><p>1. The Defense of Paul – vv. 17-20</p><p>2. The Response to Paul – vv. 21 -22</p><p>3. The Scope of Paul – vv. 23-28</p><p>4. The Focus of Paul – vv. 29-31 </p>

<p>Was the ship keeping them alive or was it the Savior? “It will turn out exactly as God said it would” </p><p><br></p><p>There is in Scripture a quality of character in the Roman military, specifically with Centurions. Roman politicians had questionable character but there is a different picture for Roman military officers. A Roman Legion is 600. A Roman Centurion is 100.</p><p><br></p><p> (1) Jesus met with a Roman Centurion (Matthew 8:5-13) & then there was a Roman Centurion at His cross (Matthew 27:51-54) </p><p>(2) Peter meets with a Roman Centurion ( Acts 10:1-2) </p><p>(3) Paul meets with a Roman Centurion (Julius) in the Augustan Regiment here. </p><p><br></p><p>Paul has complete trust in God and Julius has complete trust in Paul Two weeks under typhoon conditions traveling 476 plus miles. </p><p><br></p><p>Many would say “It’s a miracle” but few would give glory to God. Would you? Will you? Paul cared about “all” in Acts 26 and in Acts 27! </p><p><br></p><p>What is your “Storm Story”? What storm have you gone through? Or are you in the midst of a storm? Or do you wonder what storm will come next? Can we sing in the storms of life? </p><p><br></p><p>We must sing. Psalm 34:4, I SOUGHT THE LORD AND HE HEARD AND HE ANSWERED (repeat 3x) THAT’S WHY I TRUST HIM, THAT’S WHY I TRUST HIM!</p>

<p>I. Examining our Faith (II Cor 13:5) </p><p>1. Encounter with Jesus Christ - Profession of Faith </p><p>2. Evidence of an Encounter </p><p>3. Encounter with the People of Jesus </p><p>4. Encouragement of the Scriptures </p><p>5. Evangelistic Concern for all </p><p>6. Evaluating our Evangelism</p>

<p>VI. The 7th Seal starts the 7 Trumpets – 8:1-5 </p><p>1. The First 4 Trumpets (divine destruction) – 8:6-13 </p><p>2. The 5th Trumpet (Hell on Earth) – 9:1-12 </p><p>3. The 6th Trumpet (Slaughter on Earth) – 9:13-21 </p><p>4. *The 7th and Last Trumpet – 11:15-19</p>

<p>I. The Polarization - 23:11 (Luke 4:14-30; Acts 13:46-52; 22:21) </p><p>1. The Plot - 23:12-15 </p><p>2. The Providence - 23:16-22 </p><p>3. The Protection - 23:23-35 </p><p>4. The Players - 24:1, 9 </p><p>5. The Plague - 24:2-8 </p><p>6. The Powerful Testimony - 24:10-27</p>

<p>I. The Concerns w/ Paul in Jerusalem (The Law) - Moral Law</p><p>II. The Chaos w/ Paul in Jerusalem (The Lies)</p><p>III. The Conversion of Paul (The Lord)</p>

<p>I. The Concerns w/ Paul in Jerusalem (The Law)</p><p>II. The Chaos w/ Paul in Jerusalem (The Lies)</p><p>III. The Conversion of Paul (The Lord)</p>

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<p>Acts 2:42-47 </p><p>I. What Moved Paul </p><p>II. Where Paul went </p><p>III. Who Paul saw</p>

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<p> I. Christlike Character - 20:17-19 </p><p>1. Humility </p><p>2. Tears </p><p>3. Trials </p><p><br></p><p>II. Christlike Content - 20:20-27 </p><p>1. Declaring </p><p>2. Profiting </p><p>3. Testifying </p><p><br></p><p>III. Christlike Convictions- 20:28-32 </p><p>1. Imprisonments </p><p>2. Afflictions </p><p>3. Leadership in the Lord’s Church</p>

<p>Mission Conference 2023 "The Task Unfinished" </p><p>Guest Speaker: Simeon Krastev (Hope for the Balkans)</p><p> "The Mandate for All God’s People to be on Mission with God"</p>

<p>Missions Conference 2023 "The Task Unfinished" </p><p>Guest Speaker: Eric Perkins of CMN (Church Missions Network) </p><p>"The Gospel Changes Everything" </p><p>Romans 1:8-17</p>

<p>I. The Restoration of Israel - Notice that Jesus is exalted in each passage! </p><p>1 The ENTRANCE/BIRTH of the Church - Acts 2:33 </p><p>2 The EXODUS of the Church - Romans 11:25-26 </p><p>3 The EXIT of the Church - II Thessalonians 2:1-12; I Thessalonians 4:13-18 </p><p>4 The ENTRANCE of Israel - Revelation 1:12-19; 5:1-14; 6:1-17; 7:1-17; 8:1; 11:1-14; 12 (Israel, Satan, Jesus); 14:1-7; 19:1-21</p>

<p>Paul knew WHY he was going - He knew WHERE for the most part - He didn’t know WHEN and for HOW LONG </p><p>I. The Depth of a Disciple - Acts 20</p><p>1. The Impact of Evangelism - 20:1 </p><p> 2. The Impact of Encouragement - 20:2-6 </p><p> 3. The Impact of Extended Time - 20:7-12 </p><p> 4. The Impact of Exhortation (Convictions of Paul) - 20:13-38</p><p><br></p><p>*The Priority of Pentecost - v. 16</p><p>*The Plurality of Elders - v. 17</p><p>*The Focus - vv. 18-19</p><p>*The Faith - vv. 20-21 (v. 24)</p>

<p>1. The Present Condition of Israel according to Jesus - Luke 13:34-35; Matthew 23:37-39 2. The Present & Future Condition of Israel According to Paul - Romans 11</p>

<p>III. The DEMETRIUS’S against us - 19:21 </p><p>1. The Person </p><p>2. The Passion - Must go to Rome! Acts 20-28 </p><p>3. The Public (Religious /Irreligious)- sometimes positive (Acts 14:1-7; 19-22; 16:16-40; 17:1-9; 18:12-17; 19:23-41; 20:1; 28-31; 21:27-36; 22:19-29; 23:1-5, 6-10; 24 w/ two years of prison; 25:1-12, 13-27; 26:1-32; 27:1-8; 28:17-31) more false accusations in court but oftentimes negative (The Essential Church)</p>